gmir, a replacement for less as a gmi reader

https://www.reddit.com/r/geminiprotocol/comments/11pg8oz/gmir_a_replacement_for_less_as_a_gmi_reader/

created by codesoap on 12/03/2023 at 14:48 UTC

13 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)

Because I saw some Gemini browsers using less to display gmi pages, I have created a reader, that is better suited for this: github.com/codesoap/gmir

If you are using a browser like chambln/gmi[1], you might find it handy. Just set `PAGER=gmir` and you'll have a reader that does syntax highlighting, wraps long text and allows you to quickly navigate between headings. With a little change[2], gmir even gives you the ability to follow links without dropping back to the command prompt first.

1: https://sr.ht/~chambln/gmi/

2: https://lists.sr.ht/~chambln/public-inbox/patches/39621

If you're thinking about writing your own Gemini browser, you might find it convenient, since - unlike with less - you don't have to implement syntax highlighting, wrapping or link-following yourself.

Comments

Comment by Cybercitizen4 at 13/03/2023 at 04:12 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

In Spanish Gmir is read as "to moan"

Comment by [deleted] at 08/11/2023 at 02:00 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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